In October, a survey was launched that asked participation of band directors in teaching positions for junior high and middle school bands. Fifty directors from across the United States and Canada participated providing perspective and lending their expertise. It is a pleasure to announce the following directors who were selected as winners of a free concert duet book from Carl […]
If you are a band or orchestra director at any level, I would appreciate your input on this survey on aspects of repertoire selection. The survey should take 5-7 minutes to answer completely. Thanks in advance for your lending your experience and perspective. Link to Repertoire Selection Survey
Junior High and Middle School Band Directors are encouraged to check out “A New Sheriff in Town”, a brand new release in the composition store just in time for use at adjudication/assessment settings or at spring concerts. 12 Years after the release of “The Last Stagecoach Heist” (published by FJH Music), the beginning of the story is told in a […]
I am delighted to share the recording of “As Moonlight Falls” (available from Wingert-Jones this summer). This lyric work has a lot to offer musically for developing tone, phrasing, and expression in young bands (Grade 2). I am especially proud of the beautiful moments within it, and it is certainly a change of pace for my writing at this level. […]
